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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | October 14, 1847 |
| From City | Chicago |
| From State | IL |
| To City | Southport |
| To State | Wisc Terr |
| Addressee | R. B. Winsor |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 62785 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
Chicago Postal History p32
Alexander listed as 10/14/47
Lot 86 5c Brown (1). Large Margins to touched, Lovely Color, Nice Impression, Red Grid cancel, tied by "Chicago Ill." pmk., matching 6'5" in Small Oval Cog on Oct. 1847 Folded Cover, Fine..(Photo)
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 512 realized 1000
PF 62785 #1 genuine stamp has been lifted and replaced on folded letter where it originated with red 5 and Chicago IL OCT 14 (1847) cancels
Alexander listed as 10/14/47
Lot 86 5c Brown (1). Large Margins to touched, Lovely Color, Nice Impression, Red Grid cancel, tied by "Chicago Ill." pmk., matching 6'5" in Small Oval Cog on Oct. 1847 Folded Cover, Fine..(Photo)
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 512 realized 1000
PF 62785 #1 genuine stamp has been lifted and replaced on folded letter where it originated with red 5 and Chicago IL OCT 14 (1847) cancels
